Q.Can broom plants from my garden rooted in water now be kept over winter as a houseplant to plant in the spring?
Canada, zone 4a, hardiness 40.
GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 21, 2020
Broom plants are hardy to zone 5, so yes, you would need to overwinter it indoors to keep it sheltered till spring. I would plant it in soil, though, and not keep it in water all winter. Keep it in a sunny spot free of drafts from the furnace.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/broom-plants/how-to-plant-broom-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-overwintering.htm
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